University Guidance Counsellor

Role Summery:

The University Guidance Counsellor will provide comprehensive career guidance and support to students, helping them explore post-secondary education and career pathways through assessments, individual and group counselling, parent and teacher engagement, and staying current with labour market trends.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group career counselling sessions to students across grades.
• Develop and implement career development programmes, workshops, and activities.
• Conduct career interest and aptitude assessments and provide individualised interpretation and guidance.
• Research and provide up-to-date information on post-secondary education options, colleges, universities, and career paths.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate career development themes into classroom curriculum.
• Organize career fairs, industry guest speaker sessions, and career-related field visits.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with universities, colleges, and industry organizations.
• Guide students on resume writing, interview preparation, and college and job search strategies.
• Support students exploring vocational and technical education options.
• Maintain accurate records of all student counselling interactions and progress.
• Engage parents with guidance on supporting their child's career development journey.
• Stay updated on labour market trends and post-secondary education admission requirements.

Qualification & Experience:

• Master's degree in Counselling, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification in Career Development is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in career counselling or a related role.
• Familiarity with career assessment tools preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting is advantageous.